[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:02.580647+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzgyMjQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772458","instructor_name":"Frederic Neyrat","course_label":"ENGL153","course_id":"ENGL/ENVIRST 153","course_uid":"course_a37ce22cb23a0540719d3814","review_date":"2024-12-19 16:56:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Neyrat was an amazing lecturer. I found his course interesting, and he showed many movie and music clips during class. The assignments arent terribly difficult, and only the Friday discussions are mandatory for attendance. I would take his class again, and I really didnt find that his accent was that hard to follow. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772458","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:02.580647+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDcxNTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772458","instructor_name":"Frederic Neyrat","course_label":"ENGL153","course_id":"ENGL/ENVIRST 153","course_uid":"course_a37ce22cb23a0540719d3814","review_date":"2023-11-30 08:30:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Neyrat's French is impossible to understand especially in large lecture halls. I'd recommend skip lecture and look over the slides instead. TA will be your best friend as they do all the grading, exams are relatively easy if you take notes off slides, 2 papers and short writing responses. Not a hard class by any means thanks to my TA.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772458","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:02.580647+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTkyMjkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772458","instructor_name":"Frederic Neyrat","course_label":"ENGL153","course_id":"ENGL/ENVIRST 153","course_uid":"course_a37ce22cb23a0540719d3814","review_date":"2022-12-19 21:04:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class was very disorganized and Professor Neyrat's French accent can be difficult to understand, but was a very easy class. You don't have to go to lecture -- just read and/or look at the slides he posts. Some topics were surprisingly interesting. We had to complete 8 out of 11 weekly reading responses, one short paper, and 2 multiple choice exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772458","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:02.580647+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NzM1NDE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772458","instructor_name":"Frederic Neyrat","course_label":"ENGL153","course_id":"ENGL/ENVIRST 153","course_uid":"course_a37ce22cb23a0540719d3814","review_date":"2022-10-25 18:50:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures dragged on a bit for me as a STEM student, but was passionate and engaged as well as an easy grader so I can't fault him too much. Had a very strict discussion attendance policy - 3 unexcused absences and you received an automatic fail. So don't oversleep. Other than that a chill class and a chill guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772458","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:02.580647+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTg1NDU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772458","instructor_name":"Frederic Neyrat","course_label":"ENGL153","course_id":"ENGL/ENVIRST 153","course_uid":"course_a37ce22cb23a0540719d3814","review_date":"2021-11-03 16:30:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"While it is sometimes difficult to understand Professor Neyrat (he is French), the content of the class is interesting and encourages one to critique modern life, technology, and policies. Neyrat is a little "quirky" and the class is certainly unique, however I appreciate the dissection of the dark side of progress and modernization.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772458","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:02.580647+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTUyNDA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772458","instructor_name":"Frederic Neyrat","course_label":"ENVIRST153","course_id":"ENGL/ENVIRST 153","course_uid":"course_a37ce22cb23a0540719d3814","review_date":"2020-12-20 00:18:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Except for discussions, this class was asynchronous. Professor Neyrat's lectures were interesting and easy to follow, especially because of his accent. I strongly recommend making a document with a table of relevant person/idea, their work, and the main ideas and using it to take notes on each of the lectures. The tests were fair and easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772458","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:55.796796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjQ2ODg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1723085","instructor_name":"Heather Swan","course_label":"ENGL153","course_id":"ENGL/ENVIRST 153","course_uid":"course_a37ce22cb23a0540719d3814","review_date":"2021-04-28 16:43:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Swan is so caring and wants her students to succeed! Her lectures were really interesting and you can tell she really cares about the material she's teaching. The class was very organized and the readings were interesting!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1723085","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:55.796796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNDk3NDg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1723085","instructor_name":"Heather Swan","course_label":"ENGL153","course_id":"ENGL/ENVIRST 153","course_uid":"course_a37ce22cb23a0540719d3814","review_date":"2020-07-10 00:28:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Swan is great! You can tell she really cares about the topics and she wants students to learn. She makes the class all about your own interpretation, not whether you answer is right or wrong. I took the class over the summer and there was a decent amount of reading but as long as you read you can get an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1723085","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:55.796796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxOTE5NDE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1723085","instructor_name":"Heather Swan","course_label":"ENGL153","course_id":"ENGL/ENVIRST 153","course_uid":"course_a37ce22cb23a0540719d3814","review_date":"2019-05-20 20:14:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures were really boring, especially when it's early morning, but she clearly cared a lot about the environment and her students. As long as you do a good chunk of the readings and put in a decent amount of effort on the projects/papers, you should get an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1723085","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:55.796796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzg0Njc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1723085","instructor_name":"Heather Swan","course_label":"ENGL153","course_id":"ENGL/ENVIRST 153","course_uid":"course_a37ce22cb23a0540719d3814","review_date":"2019-05-06 17:31:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures were really boring but she's a really nice person who clearly cares about the environment. As long as you write 2 half decent papers, you should have no issue passing. I only read 1/7 books and I got an A. The final was ridiculously easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1723085","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:55.796796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTg5NDEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1723085","instructor_name":"Heather Swan","course_label":"ENGL153","course_id":"ENGL/ENVIRST 153","course_uid":"course_a37ce22cb23a0540719d3814","review_date":"2019-04-14 14:21:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Swan is such an inspiring, caring, and kind professor. The class is not hard, as long as you complete the readings and show up to lecture you should pass without a problem. You only write two papers in this class, so not bad at all!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1723085","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:09.633088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODA2Nzcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637549","instructor_name":"Sarah Ensor","course_label":"ENGL153","course_id":"ENGL/ENVIRST 153","course_uid":"course_a37ce22cb23a0540719d3814","review_date":"2026-04-09 18:00:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class was a bit more work than expected. But, if you show up to class, you're very likely to get an A. Sarah is super interesting and engaging. Just be aware you will have to do a lot of reading. Exams are easy A's if you show up. Class is mostly casual discussion based and exams are based on what we did in class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637549","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:09.633088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODA1OTI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637549","instructor_name":"Sarah Ensor","course_label":"ENGL153","course_id":"ENGL/ENVIRST 153","course_uid":"course_a37ce22cb23a0540719d3814","review_date":"2026-04-09 16:25:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is amazing! I would recommend anyone take this class if you are interested in analyzing text about the environment. I was never stressed for this class ever, very light. Just go to lecture and soak it up and you will do amazing! She truly is a wonderful teacher who cares about students on a deeper level than simply grades. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637549","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:09.633088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMDI5ODAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637549","instructor_name":"Sarah Ensor","course_label":"ENGL153","course_id":"ENGL/ENVIRST 153","course_uid":"course_a37ce22cb23a0540719d3814","review_date":"2025-04-24 15:26:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took ENG533 with Sarah, and she is awesome! She is kind and cares a lot about her students. She is very enthusiastic and passionate about the subject matter that she teaches and she is inviting and encouraging when hosting class discussions. She's engaging and a relatable speaker and that makes you want to contribute to the class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637549","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:09.633088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjU0NTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637549","instructor_name":"Sarah Ensor","course_label":"ENGL153","course_id":"ENGL/ENVIRST 153","course_uid":"course_a37ce22cb23a0540719d3814","review_date":"2021-01-08 21:41:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor was very understanding. The class format was engaging even with the switch to online classes. She gives feedback instead of percentage grades to each assignment and gives an overall grade at the end. The class was paced well and not too difficult to keep up with. It is obvious that the professor actually cares about her students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637549","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:09.633088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzODEzMzkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637549","instructor_name":"Sarah Ensor","course_label":"ENGL153","course_id":"ENGL/ENVIRST 153","course_uid":"course_a37ce22cb23a0540719d3814","review_date":"2020-11-13 18:04:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Ensor was one of the most understanding professors I have ever had. I took her course online and she understood the difficulty students were having during online courses. She works very hard at what she does and always provides feedback to our work we complete in her class. I would definitely take her again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637549","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:54.766541+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTMyNzQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2633931","instructor_name":"Sarah Wood","course_label":"ENGL153","course_id":"ENGL/ENVIRST 153","course_uid":"course_a37ce22cb23a0540719d3814","review_date":"2026-01-22 00:02:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Wood was a wonderful professor and the sweetest person. She cares deeply about the course material and her students. There are some tight deadlines for reading, which made the class somewhat difficult to keep up with. As long as you're ok with the reading, I'd highly recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2633931","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]